By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin was glad to see his side “do themselves justice” in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final win over Roscommon. It came eight days after losing the Ulster final to Tyrone despite leading at half-time but it was a productive week for the Derry camp. After a spell of Tyrone midfield […]
Glackin backing his Derry side to bounce back
June 1, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin is hoping his young charges can bounce back ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Connacht champions Roscommon. The Oakleafers were beaten by Tyrone in Friday’s Ulster final. After leading at half-time, Derry were closed out by the Red Hands’ ruthless 10-minute spell after half-time. “It’s a […]
It’s going to be a serious final: Derry manager Glackin
May 26, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin said Friday’s Ulster final showdown with neighbours Tyrone is a “tricky challenge” his side are looking forward to. The game will take place in Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park which will pose a problem with players sitting exams earlier in the day. In his second year as manager, Glackin […]
A brand new year for the Oakleaf minor team
April 16, 2025
By Niall Gartland DERRY may be back-to-back All-Ireland Minor champions but their manager Kieran Glackin points out that this is very much a new team and a new year. The Bellaghy man was handed the reins by Damian McErlain, who has moved up to taking the U-20 grade, though he hasn’t been left with much […]